The Art Lesson
What was the item that Tommy snuck into school?
A box of crayons
What does Moses use to communicate since he is deaf?
He uses sign language
How did the class decide what project they would do?
They came up with options and took a vote
What is the contraction of it is?
What grade is Tommy in when the story begins?
Kindergarten
What instrument does Moses play?
The drum
Why is the class making a project?
Because the school is 50 years old
Pick the best adjective
The Jaguar is the _________ animal in the jungle.
a. faster
b. fast
c. most fast
d. fastest
d. fastest
What is the word that means not able to hear?
deaf
What is a way we know that Tommy loves art?
Draws all the time. Is very excited about it.
Why are the students at the concert given balloons?
So that they can feel the vibrations of the music.
Who did the students need to tell their idea to before they could begin?
The principal
What is the contraction for could not?
What is a drawing that is completed quickly with few details?
What is the special connection between the author and Tommy?
The author is writing about himself
What is Ms. Elwyn's job?
She is a percussionist.
What did the students need to do before they painted the mural?
Sketch out their drawings.
Which article do you use in this sentence?
a an or the?
Have you ever seen ____ iguana at the zoo?
an
What is a quick back and forth movement?
A vibration
Did Tommy enjoy the art class at the end of the story? Why or why not?
What is the last thing that happens before the concert begins?
The percussionist strikes the gong.
Why was the mural a good idea for an important project?
Which article do you use in this sentence?
a an or the?
I saw all ________ people in line.
the
What is the hitting or striking of an instrument to make music?
Percussion